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Shidler High School

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Shidler High School ranks 261 st of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

261^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 463 Oklahoma High Schools

Better than 44% of Oklahoma high schools

Summary

Shidler High School is a small public high school in Shidler, Oklahoma, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 62. Over the years, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, currently sitting at 2 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars. While the school has faced challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and student engagement, it shares these struggles with other small, rural high schools in the region.

Shidler High School's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than state averages, with only 31%, 15%, and 10% of 11th-grade students scoring proficient or better, respectively, in 2024-2025. The school's performance on CCRA assessments also shows relatively low proficiency rates. However, Shidler High School's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 in 2023-2024 is slightly lower than the ratios of nearby Pawhuska High School and Woodland High School, which face similar challenges.

The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 81.1% to 93.3%, and its chronic absenteeism rate has also varied, ranging from 8.1% to 19%. Shidler High School serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 63.89% to 70.97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. To address these challenges, the school could consider implementing targeted interventions, improving student attendance and engagement, and exploring collaborative opportunities with nearby Shidler, Pawhuska, and Woodland school districts.

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,786

Per pupil spending ?

72.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

312 West 1st Street
Shidler, OK 74652-4652

(918) 793-2461

District: Shidler

Feeder schools for Shidler High School:

Elementary:	Ward Elementary School
Middle:	Shidler Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.6%

American Indian:

23.6%

Two or more races:

9.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2009 → 44th in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the Oklahoma average (82%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oklahoma average (25% vs 31% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 51 percentile points since 2009

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg24%

Oklahoma avg31%

261^st of 463

Oklahoma public high schools ?

Bottom 44%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From top 47% (2015) to bottom 44% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	40.9	261 of 463	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.1	322 of 431	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.2	245 of 439	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	63.0	211 of 449	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	49.0	239 of 424	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.9	170 of 431	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	87.4	23 of 428	94.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2024	26.4	250 of 333	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	173 of 374	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.6	231 of 380	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Native American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	50.7	47 of 94	50.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	32.6	240 of 333	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)54th percentile+10 vs school

Native American (2025)50th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)28th percentile-16 vs school

Female (2024)25th percentile~ school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History43%~ state avg

English Language Arts I31%+5 vs state

Mathematics15%-11 vs state

Science10%-20 vs state

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Schools Near Shidler High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)		OSTP Mathematics (2025)		OSTP Science (2025)		OSTP U.S. History (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 11th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 11th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 11th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	OSTP U.S. History 11th Grade	OSTP U.S. History All Grades	Total
Shidler High School	Public	9-12	312 West 1st Street	Shidler	74652	Osage County	Shidler	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 793-2461	55	4	14.1	72.7%	35 (63.6%)	1 (1.8%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (23.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (9.1%)	40.9	261^st of 463 public high schools	43.6%		27.1	322^nd of 431 public high schools	25.3%	61	31.0	31.0	15.0	15.0	10.0	10.0	43.0	43.0	$25,786
Woodland High School	Public	9-12	100 North 6th Street	Fairfax	74637	Osage County	Woodland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(918) 642-3295	103	7	14.4	74.8%	31 (30.1%)	1 (1.0%)	5 (4.9%)	2 (1.9%)	62 (60.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	21.8	389^th of 463 public high schools	16.0%		15.5	383^rd of 431 public high schools	11.1%	6	23.0	23.0	6.0	6.0	12.0	12.0	31.0	31.0	$14,813
Pawhuska High School	Public	9-12	621 East 15th Street	Pawhuska	74056	Osage County	Pawhuska	No	(n/a)	No	No	(918) 287-1266	183	15	12.2	69.4%	43 (23.5%)	5 (2.7%)	10 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (49.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (18.6%)	31	339^th of 463 public high schools	26.8%		27.1	323^rd of 431 public high schools	25.1%	16	26.0	26.0	12.0	12.0	2.0	2.0	42.0	42.0	$15,324

Frequently Asked Questions about Shidler High School

Is Shidler High School a good school?

Shidler High School ranks 261^st of 463 Oklahoma high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Shidler High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 55 students attended Shidler High School.

What is the racial makeup of Shidler High School?

Students at Shidler High School are 64% White, 24% American Indian, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Shidler High School?

Shidler High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ward Elementary School
Middle : Shidler Middle School

What district is Shidler High School in?

Shidler

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

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